Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray Patient Counseling Information

How to use Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray: Before using, gently blow your nose to clear your nostrils and remember that, unless otherwise directed by your doctor, the usual dosage is two sprays in each nostril twice daily.
To prepare for use, first shake the bottle, then remove the clear dust cap and hold. If you are using for the first time or have not used the spray for a week or more, test by spraying into the air until the jet appears as a fine mist.
Do this by pressing downwards on the white collar with the forefinger and middle finger using your thumb to support the base of the bottle.
To use, close one nostril by placing your thumb over the opening. Insert the nosepiece into the other nostril.
Then, whilst gently breathing in, press downwards on the white collar with the forefinger and middle finger using your thumb to support the base of the bottle.
Breathe out through your mouth and repeat for your second spray in the same nostril.
Now, repeat the whole process in the other nostril.
On completion replace clear dust cap.
Cleaning: To clean the nasal applicator, remove the clear dust cap, press gently upwards on the white collar and the nasal applicator will come free.
Wash the applicator and dust cap under a cold tap. Dry and replace with the clear dust cap back in position.
If the nasal applicator becomes blocked, remove the clear dust cap, unscrew the complete pump mechanism and soak it in warm water for a few minutes. Rinse under a cold tap, dry and refit to bottle.
Caution: Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray is not intended to give rapid relief of your nasal symptoms. It has been developed to control the underlying disorders responsible for your attacks so it is important that you should use it regularly at the times recommended by your doctor.
Storage: Protect from light. Store below 30°C but do not refrigerate. Discard three months after first using the spray.